HOLOPHONE® SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH
MINNETONKA AUDIO SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE DIGITAL-BASED DECODING SOLUTION FOR
DOLBY-ENCODED MICROPHONESH4 SuperMINI and PortaMic Line Now Available with Software Bundle

NEW YORK, NY, OCTOBER 9, 2009 - Holophone®, the
leading manufacturer of surround microphones, announces an exclusive
deal to offer its Dolby Pro Logic II licensed microphones, the H4 SuperMINI, PortaMic 5.1 and PortaMic Pro, exclusively bundled with Minnetonka Audio's SurCode™ for Dolby® Pro Logic® II software
at AES 2009 (Booth 868). A Holophone representative will be at the
Minnetonka booth space at AES to showcase how each company's products
can work seamlessly together, side-by-side.

"In keeping up with
the needs of today's computer-based audio engineer, Holophone is now
offering a digital solution for decoding and encoding audio from our
Dolby-licensed surround mics," says Holophone CEO Jonathan Godfrey.
"Collaborating with Minnetonka Audio's SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II
was a natural choice for us, as its products seamlessly integrate with
our surround mics to offer a more streamlined workflow for our
customers."

Minnetonka Audio Software's SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II is the best
way to digitally encode 5.1 surround for stereo delivery formats, as it
is a fully licensed and certified application suite for both encoding
and decoding. With an all-in-one installer, users can choose when and
how to use SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II, giving a powerful
multi-platform deployment at no additional charge. The SurCode for Dolby
Pro Logic II software matrix encoder allows broadcasters, game
developers, video producers and audio professionals everywhere to easily
encode 5.1 surround mixes into stereo sound files. Surround ambiences,
sound effects and music stems can all be pre-encoded for delivery within
stereo cues, and the resulting mix is completely stereo-compatible.

"Both of our companies are supplying engineers for the same jobs, but
at opposite ends of the workflow," says John Schur, president of
Minnetonka Audio Software. "By adding SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II to
Holophone's already strong microphone products, the customer has a
complete solution from field capture to final distribution."

An
industry first, Holophone's cutting-edge H4 SuperMINI is ideal for
broadcast, ENG and video applications, as the state-of-the-art mic
easily captures 5.1 channels of audio and converts them into a stereo
recording utilizing the mic's integrated Dolby Pro Logic II encoder. As
with the entire line of Holophone products, the H4 SuperMINI provides an
unprecedented opportunity to catch and distribute true surround sound.
The patented elliptical design and multi mic capsules capture sound in
the same method as the human head, resulting in a recording that's true
to life and provided at an aggressive price point ó retailing for $2495.

Holophone's
PortaMic 5.1 taps into the power of the company's H4 SuperMINI to offer
users a professional-grade, 5.1 audio recording at a price that fits
into any production budget (the PortaMic retails for $599). Its compact
size and low learning curve make it a perfect addition to any audio and
video application including in-studio, field recording, documentary and
ENG. What gives the PortaMic's 6 cm (2.5 inch) x 3.5 cm (1.5 inch) mic
head its power are the six separate mic elements arranged to correspond
with the typical 5.1 speaker setup in a studio or home theater. This
patented design allows users to simply capture from a single point
source, a discrete surround recording, with no additional mixing
required.
Holophone's PortaMic Pro camera-mountable surround microphone is based
on the design of the PortaMic 5.1. The PortaMic Pro offers
point-and-shoot usability in a compact size at an aggressive price
point, retailing for $999. Using the company's patented design, the
PortaMic Pro allows users to easily capture, from a single point source,
a discrete surround recording that provides listeners with a 3D
immersive experience. Now with the PortaMic Pro, users will have
additional control of their recordings with an audio zoom button, which
increases the forward bias of the mic's pick-up pattern which helps to
ensure the sound source is heard even in noisy environments. For a more
robust connection to the camera or stereo recording device, the mic's
surround encoded audio is output to a six-pin balanced mini XLR.
Additionally, the encoder comes equipped with a stereo mini plug output.

"It's great to see that two of our professional licensees are working
together to make multi-channel surround audio more accessible," says
Sabine Bravo, senior manager of global sales programs at Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. "Having Dolby's technology available with Holophone's
surround mic technology coupled with Minnetonka's software, gives users
an elegant end-to-end solution." The SurCode for Dolby Pro Logic II software
will be available bundled with Holophone products at a discounted price
of $725 and can be purchased through Holophone's network of authorized
dealers.

About Minnetonka Audio Software
Minnetonka Audio Software, an award winning solutions provider for
video, broadcast, game, and CD/DVD production, creates essential
technology for top media professionals around the world. Spanning over
two decades of operation, their SurCode, discWelder and AudioTools AWE
product lines broadly support Dolby, DTS and the DVD- Audio standard.
Minnetonka Audio technology adds value to dozens of OEM manufactures and
development partners. Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Minnetonka Audio
Software, Inc. has offices in Texas and a subsidiary in Germany in
addition to an international network of distributors and channel
partners who share our commitment to quality and service.

About Holophone Holophone is committed to
developing and commercializing products that use patented 3-D audio
technology to bring the physical experience of "really being there" to a
new level for all audio and visual productions by professionals and
hobbyists. Holophone provides customers and business partners with
industry-leading product and service quality. Holophone is firmly
dedicated to providing outstanding value, excellence in service, and
product performance.

Holophone? surround-sound microphones are
patented audio recording devices designed specifically to address the
challenges audio professionals face in capturing, recording and
broadcasting multichannel surround sound. Developed by Rising Sun
Productions in Toronto, Canada, Holophone systems effortlessly capture
discrete signals that are ultra-realistic and provide the most accurate
spatiality, audio imaging, and directionality of any recording device.
Entirely compatible with all audio mixing, encoding, and playback
systems, Holophone also enhances mono and stereo mixes. Holophone
systems provide the perfect front end for all professional and consumer
audio applications including HDTV broadcasting, standard broadcasting of
live sporting and music events, feature film location recording, and
studio recording for music, films, and worship applications. Holophone
surround sound technology has been used for numerous national and
international broadcasts, including the Grammy Awards and NFL Super
Bowl. As a scalable system, Holophone technology is also available for
license to the consumer electronics industry.